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The Rest Is Politics
The Rest Is Politics
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Two men who’ve been at the heart of the political world - former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy Alastair Campbell... more

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Episodes

Question Time: Geopolitics in Crisis

Why did the president of South Korea announce martial law this week? What does the result of the Romanian elections... more

12 Dec 2024 · 48 minutes
Assad in Moscow, Trump meets Zelensky, and Farage’s secret strategy

Is there hope for Syria? What’s next for France? And, why does Nigel Farage have a spring in his step? Join... more

11 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
The Fall of Assad: What's next for Syria?

Who are the Syrian rebels that have captured the capital? Why has the Assad regime collapsed so quickly? What's... more

08 Dec 2024 · 53 minutes
Syria, Afghanistan, and The Rest Is Classified

It has been thirteen years since Bashar al-Assad triggered a civil war which would kill hundreds of thousands of people and... more

06 Dec 2024 · 16 minutes
347. Question Time: Biden’s Pardon is Unforgivable

Is Starmer right to dismiss the two million people calling for a general election? What are Georgia’s chances of EU... more

05 Dec 2024 · 44 minutes
The Battle for Syria

Who are the Syrian rebels who have attacked Aleppo? Will Keir Starmer's reset be enough to convince the public? Why... more

04 Dec 2024 · 48 minutes
TRIP US: The Golden Age of Corruption

Is the United States entering a new age of corruption? Why are Democrats staying silent? What will be different about... more

29 Nov 2024 · 51 minutes
Question Time: Should MPs vote with their conscience or constituents?

Is there anything wrong with being an isolationist government? How far has ‘woke’ been weaponised by the far-right? Will Rory... more

28 Nov 2024 · 46 minutes
What Happens Next: Israel vs. the International Criminal Court

How has the world responded to the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for top Israeli officials? What does Trump have... more

27 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Question Time: Farmer vs Starmer, courting China, and the purpose of COP

How would Alastair tweak the so-called “tractor-tax” to appease British farmers? Is Keir Starmer spending too much time abroad? And... more

21 Nov 2024 · 45 minutes
Biden vs. Trump: A fight for the future of Ukraine

Is Biden’s move on missiles too little too late for Ukraine? Who will be in Donald Trump’s White House team?... more

20 Nov 2024 · 54 minutes
Question Time: Assisted Dying, Texting Macron, and the Politics of Scandal

Are Alastair and Rory starry-eyed about Australian politics? What have Alastair and Macron been texting about? And, what does the world... more

14 Nov 2024 · 39 minutes
Trump, the Middle East, and Ukraine

How will the president elect deal with the Israel-Gaza conflict? Does the US election result spell doom for Zelensky? What’s... more

13 Nov 2024 · 59 minutes
Trump beyond America: what’s next?

Who will Trump appoint to his cabinet? Did wishful thinking cloud the election? And, what do the next four years... more

09 Nov 2024 · 54 minutes
Trump Returns: What Now?

Did Trump win it or did the Democrats blow it? What are the implications of a second Trump presidency for... more

06 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
8am: TRUMP WINS

Head to The Rest is Politics Youtube channel now for live coverage of the final twists and turns of the... more

06 Nov 2024 · 1 hour,
6am: Trump On The Brink

Head to The Rest is Politics Youtube channel now for live coverage of the final twists and turns of the... more

06 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
11pm: US Election Countdown Begins

Head to The Rest is Politics Youtube channel now for live coverage of the final twists and turns of the... more

05 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Kemi Badenoch, Tory Party Leader

What should we expect from the new leader of the Conservative Party? Does Badenoch spell trouble for Labour? How will... more

03 Nov 2024 · 36 minutes
Rachel Reeves' Budget: How does it affect you?

Is Labour's first budget a success or failure for the new government? How does it compare to previous budgets? Did... more

31 Oct 2024 · 45 minutes
Question Time: Murdoch or Musk — who has more power?

Why does the UK ignore Irish politics? Should Labour implement Leveson 2, and what should your 7 year-old ask a... more

30 Oct 2024 · 36 minutes
The US Election: One week to go

With one week to go until the US election, what media outlets can you trust? Is Australia immune to the... more

29 Oct 2024 · 56 minutes
Question Time: Technology, privacy, and the battle for the NHS

Will disability benefits ever be means tested? Could cross party collaboration fix the national health crisis? And how are Alastair... more

23 Oct 2024 · 37 minutes
Could Russia interfere in the US election?

Will the killing of the Hamas leader change the course of the war in Gaza? What is Labour’s plan for... more

22 Oct 2024 · 51 minutes
Question Time: What does peace look like in the Middle East?

What is the point of the House of Lords today? Does Elon Musk have presidential ambitions? How bad do Downing... more

16 Oct 2024 · 35 minutes
Labour's first 100 days, the Tory leadership race, and Japan

How have the first 100 days of the new Labour government gone? Who will be the next leader of the... more

15 Oct 2024 · 50 minutes
Question Time: Are the Tories dead or sleeping?

How many civilian casualties is too many: what defines a proportionate war? What makes a good civil servant according to... more

09 Oct 2024 · 37 minutes
Israel at War: One Year On

How has the political landscape of the Middle East changed in the year since Hamas launched a surprise attack on... more

08 Oct 2024 · 58 minutes
Question Time: How it feels to become “the story”

Why are so many young men supporting the AFD in Germany? Would Trump be welcome on TRIP? And who, out... more

02 Oct 2024 · 42 minutes
Israel vs Hezbollah: Iran’s next move

What does the killing of Hezbollah’s leader mean for the Middle East? Who will be Labour’s next cabinet secretary? How... more

01 Oct 2024 · 52 minutes
Question Time: Why do politicians leak to the press?

Was the recent election in Brandenburg really a “huge success” for the far-right AfD? Why are MPs allowed to be... more

25 Sep 2024 · 34 minutes
Labour’s struggle to define itself, Hezbollah vs. Israel, and understanding Long Covid

Does Starmer’s government lack a strategic vision? Are we on the brink of a wider war in the Middle East?... more

24 Sep 2024 · 59 minutes
TRIP US: The Only State Trump Needs to Win

*To hear the full episode, search The Rest is Politics US wherever you get your podcasts.* How far do voters trust... more

19 Sep 2024 · 6 minutes
Question Time: Does America really care about the ‘special relationship’?

Why has Turkey decided to join BRICS? Is New York Mayor, Eric Adams, in trouble? And what happens when the... more

18 Sep 2024 · 40 minutes
How to save the NHS

How are Labour planning to reform the NHS? Are the West being too slow to help Ukraine? Should social media... more

17 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Why Kamala Harris Still Has a Problem

What does Kamala Harris need to do next? How would Republicans react to a Trump loss? Would Harris ever debate... more

12 Sep 2024 · 41 minutes
Question Time: Should we fine people for missing doctor's appointments?

Is conflict brewing on the Horn of Africa? Should we fine people for missing hospital appointments? And, why do escalators... more

11 Sep 2024 · 33 minutes
Trump stumbles - but did Harris see him off?

Will Tuesday’s US presidential debate be remembered as a turning point in the campaign? Why was Donald Trump so off-message?... more

11 Sep 2024 · 28 minutes
Why Starmer needs to be unpopular

Can Labour make the unpopular popular? Will any change come from the Grenfell inquiry? How worrying is China’s influence in... more

10 Sep 2024 · 53 minutes
Is America Ready for Gun Reform?

How has Donald Trump tied him self in knots over abortion? Why is there a growing gender divide in politics?... more

05 Sep 2024 · 59 minutes
Question Time: Should Labour ban smoking?

Is Brazil right to suspend X? Why have the press been calling our Deputy PM ‘Angela Raver’? And what is... more

03 Sep 2024 · 44 minutes
The rise of Germany’s far-right

Who will be the next French Prime Minister? How serious is the threat of Germany’s far right? Should school inspections... more

03 Sep 2024 · 58 minutes
Trump's Secret Weapon

Who has returned as Donald Trump's secret weapon? What's happening in Georgia? Is Kamala Harris making a mistake over the... more

30 Aug 2024 · 52 minutes
Can you be friends with someone you totally disagree with politically?

Why have so many kids been excluded from school since the pandemic? How should the world respond to the ‘gender... more

29 Aug 2024 · 28 minutes
Starmer put to the test, Modi's visit to Ukraine, and tragedy unfolds in Sudan

Does Starmer have a plan to fix the UK? Why did Modi visit Ukraine? What is really happening in Sudan... more

28 Aug 2024 · 54 minutes
Did Kamala Harris' speech scare Trump?

Was Kamala Harris' closing speech at the Democratic National Convention powerful enough to shake the Republicans? Who were the most... more

23 Aug 2024 · 51 minutes
The Obamas takedown Donald Trump

Has Michelle Obama given up on her own plea that "when they go low we go high"? How will male... more

21 Aug 2024 · 1 hour,
Question Time: Could Trump try and subvert the US election results?

Why is there civil unrest in Slovakia and Bulgaria? Are they legitimate tools at Trump’s disposal to subvert an election... more

21 Aug 2024 · 52 minutes
The speech Joe Biden never wanted to give (Live from the Democratic National Convention)

How have the Democratic Party united behind Kamala Harris so quickly? What are some of the core principles of Project... more

20 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
It’s Trump’s Race to Lose

Is Trump setting the stage to reject another loss in November? Why did Kamala Harris sideline Josh Shapiro as her... more

15 Aug 2024 · 57 minutes
Question Time: Iran’s retaliation, Labour "press bias" and an Olympic hangover

Is the press softer on Labour? How left-wing would a Harris/Walz government be? Was MI5 aware of crimes committed by... more

14 Aug 2024 · 37 minutes
Why Ukraine invaded Russia, the Musk-Trump love-in, and Rory’s visit to Afghanistan

Why is Elon Musk lashing out against Scotland’s First Minister? What are the tactics behind Ukraine’s advance on Russia? How... more

13 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
The Secret Behind Trump's Silence

Has Kamala Harris chosen the right person as her running mate? Why has Donald Trump stayed quiet in response? How... more

08 Aug 2024 · 58 minutes
Question Time: Venezuela’s fate, Hezbollah’s response, and how prisoner swaps really work

What impact have US sanctions had on Venezuela? Is Tom Tugendhat a Tory Keir Starmer? How should Hezbollah respond to... more

07 Aug 2024 · 46 minutes
Far-right chaos, Harris’ running mate, and Bangladesh’s power vacuum

What is fuelling the far-right riots spreading across England? Who is Kamala Harris’ new running mate? Why has Bangladesh’s prime... more

06 Aug 2024 · 58 minutes
Could Donald Trump drop out?

What will the impact be of Trump's nightmare week? Will he make it to polling day? Why do evangelicals stick... more

01 Aug 2024 · 51 minutes
Question Time: Israel vs. Hezbollah, legalising cannabis, and Kamala Harris' Middle East strategy

Will the attack on the Golan Heights push Israel and Hezbollah into war? How does Harris’ approach to the Middle... more

31 Jul 2024 · 38 minutes
Labour’s defining moment and the next Tory leader

Is Labour planning austerity 2.0? Who is in the running to be the next Conservative leader? Should politics play a... more

30 Jul 2024 · 58 minutes
Trump’s Next Move

How will Donald Trump frame Kamala Harris as ‘dangerously liberal’? What has changed since the last time a woman ran... more

25 Jul 2024 · 54 minutes
Question Time: China’s army in Europe, Just Stop Oil behind bars, and Andrew Tate

Where do you stand on Just Stop Oil protestors being sentenced? What could come of China’s military drills in Belarus?... more

24 Jul 2024 · 31 minutes
The Rise of Kamala Harris

How much do you really know about Kamala Harris? Why isn't Venezuela the Saudi Arabia of Latin America? Should we... more

23 Jul 2024 · 1 hour,
JOE BIDEN DROPS OUT

What happens next as Joe Biden withdraws from the 2024 US presidential race? Should the Democrats have an open convention?... more

21 Jul 2024 · 49 minutes
TRIP US: The Week Trump Won?

What does Trump’s new running mate mean for the direction of the Republican Party? Have the Democrats given up on... more

18 Jul 2024 · 46 minutes
Is Labour's King's Speech bold enough?

What legislation did Keir Starmer's government put forward in the state opening of Parliament? Do the bills go far enough?... more

18 Jul 2024 · 41 minutes
Trump’s VP, Labour vs. China, and the King’s Speech

How has a man who once called Trump ‘America’s Hilter’ now become his running mate? What does a Labour government... more

16 Jul 2024 · 52 minutes
Trump Assassination Attempt: The Aftermath

Will the Trump rally shooting change the course of the US election? Are we entering an era of further political... more

14 Jul 2024 · 40 minutes
TRIP US: DONALD TRUMP SHOT

Has Donald Trump’s attempted assassination won him the race? Are we descending into an era of new political violence? What... more

14 Jul 2024 · 29 minutes
TRIP US: Biden’s Last Stand

Who are the Democrats speaking out against Joe Biden? What happens to NATO if Donald Trump gets elected? Could next... more

11 Jul 2024 · 45 minutes
Did Reform UK create a fake general election candidate?

Does the Prime Minister hold constituency surgeries? Did Ed Davey's campaign tactics work? How has the South African election results... more

10 Jul 2024 · 38 minutes
Starmer’s first week, Le Pen’s loss in France, and Iran’s new president

What has Keir Starmer’s new cabinet promised so far? What’s next for France after voters mobilised to stop Marine Le... more

09 Jul 2024 · 1 hour,
How one night transformed British politics

What happens now? How radical will Starmer’s Labour be in government? Would a change of the voting system only further... more

05 Jul 2024 · 28 minutes
Starmer’s Labour Landslide - 3:30am update

What should we make of Labour’s landslide election win? How big a force can Reform UK become in UK politics?... more

05 Jul 2024 · 24 minutes
The Day Britain Decides

What do politicians actually do on polling day? How does it feel to hear you’re the next prime minister? Should... more

03 Jul 2024 · 43 minutes
Question Time: How reliable are the polls?

What happens at Number 10 when there is a change of government? Are polls a help or hinderance to the... more

03 Jul 2024 · 26 minutes
What stands in the way of a Labour landslide?

Which party has had the most effective campaign? Is there any way out for Macron in his fight against the... more

02 Jul 2024 · 54 minutes
Why Joe Biden must step down

"Last night was a game changer. And the change that now has to come is to produce another game changer,... more

28 Jun 2024 · 27 minutes
TRIP US: Advantage Trump: Will the Democrats move to replace Joe Biden?

What repercussions will Joe Biden's stumbling performance in the first presidential debate have on the race for the White House?... more

28 Jun 2024 · 42 minutes
Sunak vs Starmer: The Final Showdown

Who won the final leadership debate? Did Rishi Sunak's more aggressive tactics pay dividends? What will Team Starmer make of... more

26 Jun 2024 · 39 minutes
Question Time: Julian Assange, firing your friends, and why Labour should raise taxes

***TRIP post debate livestream - 9.30pm - Wednesday June 26th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya1K0WSvOAk*** How will history remember Julian Assange? Why is Britain’s tax... more

26 Jun 2024 · 44 minutes
Sunak’s betting scandal, Farage in trouble, and will Rory vote Green?

How damaging is the election betting scandal for the Tories? Do Reform UK have a women problem? Is Emmanuel Macron... more

25 Jun 2024 · 54 minutes
TRIP US: Is Biden really losing Hispanic and Black voters?

Why are Black and Hispanic voters increasingly warming to Donald Trump? How will Trump and Biden prepare for their first... more

20 Jun 2024 · 45 minutes
Will Israel go to war with Hezbollah?

How important is Putin’s visit to North Korea? What will the consequences be of a war between Israel and Hezbollah... more

20 Jun 2024 · 16 minutes
Question Time: Orban in person, Biden's fragility, and the subtle art of focus groups

Just how beneficial are focus groups to political parties? Will Biden's age cost him the US election? And why does... more

18 Jun 2024 · 39 minutes
The Tories' 'taxtopia' attack, Macron's gamble, and the politics of football

How worried should Labour be about voter apathy? What is 'taxtopia'? Why is Liz Truss being brought up in the... more

17 Jun 2024 · 58 minutes
TRIP US: If Trump wins, what actually happens to America?

From killing wild horses to banning the abortion pill, join Anthony Scaramucci and Katty Kay as they take a deep... more

13 Jun 2024 · 51 minutes
Labour vs Conservatives: What do their manifestos reveal?

How do the Labour and Conservative party manifestos compare? What are the key policies that will swing votes? What are... more

13 Jun 2024 · 45 minutes
Starmer vs Sunak - Round 2: Who won ‘The Battle For Number 10’?

Rory and Alastair give their immediate reaction to the Sky News leaders event. Who won, and, more importantly, will it... more

12 Jun 2024 · 45 minutes
Rishi Sunak’s defining moment

Could Farage engineer a reverse takeover of the Tory Party? Why has Emmanuel Macron called a snap election? Are Labour... more

10 Jun 2024 · 56 minutes
TRIP US: Donald Trump, Silicon Valley and Wall Street: Big Money's Deal with the Devil

Why are Wall Street and Silicon Valley weighing in behind Donald Trump? Is it true that Joe Biden and Bill... more

06 Jun 2024 · 43 minutes
Modi loses his majority, Sunak takes on the Treasury, and Welsh Labour in crisis

Where next for India after Modi loses his majority? How should Starmer have dealt with Sunak’s Labour tax claim? Is... more

05 Jun 2024 · 45 minutes
Sunak vs Starmer: Who won?

Who emerged victorious from the first leadership debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer? Was ITV's format too restrictive? Where... more

04 Jun 2024 · 32 minutes
The return of Nigel Farage: does it matter?

What do Nigel Farage's plans to run as an MP in Clacton mean for Rishi Sunak? Should Ed Davey tone... more

03 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Can Trump still run for president?

What is the political damage after Trump’s guilty verdict? How will Trump’s base react to his conviction? What does all... more

31 May 2024 · 32 minutes
DONALD TRUMP FOUND GUILTY

What does Donald Trump's guilty verdict mean for the 2024 election? Do the nine Justices of the Supreme Court have... more

30 May 2024 · 57 minutes
Diane Abbott, Nigel Farage, and how to plan a campaign

Why can't Keir Starmer make a decision about Diane Abbott? How do parties prepare for an election with no... more

30 May 2024 · 46 minutes
Question Time: Will the podcast dynamic change after the election?

Is it time for a new curriculum? Do the UK's creative industries receive enough funding in relation to the soft... more

28 May 2024 · 39 minutes
Is Labour's lead narrowing?

Is the gap between public opinion of Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak narrowing already? Have the Conservatives stolen Rory's idea... more

28 May 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Question Time: Is Biden alienating young voters?

What is the international significance of Mexico's presidential election? Is Biden risking the support of young voters over his stance... more

24 May 2024 · 43 minutes
TRIP US: Donald Trump vs. Keir Starmer: The end of the special relationship?

Which states will decide the US election? Why does Wall Street love Donald Trump? Could we see the end of... more

23 May 2024 · 48 minutes
SUNAK CALLS GENERAL ELECTION

Why has the PM called a general election for 4th July? Is Keir Starmer ready? Will the polls narrow or are... more

22 May 2024 · 43 minutes
The Infected Blood Scandal

Could the bill for the infected blood scandal fall on Labour? What makes politics so bad for mental health? Could... more

21 May 2024 · 50 minutes
TRIP US: Why Trump won't go to jail

What was it like to visit Michael Cohen behind bars? Why is it almost impossible for Trump to go to... more

17 May 2024 · 47 minutes
Question Time: Political honeymoons - how quickly could the public turn on Keir Starmer?

Are we sleepwalking into a crisis that could totally overwhelm our prisons? Why is the South West often forgotten in... more

15 May 2024 · 34 minutes
Battle lines are drawn: defections, defence, and David Gauke

What is Rishi Sunak’s plan to win back voters? Why has Putin removed his ally as Russia’s defence minister? Has... more

14 May 2024 · 59 minutes
Robert F Kennedy Jr: Donald Trump's Vice President?

Could a member of the Kennedy clan team up with Donald Trump? What does a vice president actually do? How... more

09 May 2024 · 47 minutes
What Britain thinks: Is the monarchy our greatest soft power asset?

Are UK voters becoming increasingly comfortable with authoritarianism? Why is Thatcher the only past PM currently viewed as 'strong' by... more

08 May 2024 · 47 minutes
Are we really heading for a hung parliament?

Is the Conservative brand damaging their politicians? Who is the SNP's new leader? What’s going on in South Africa?... more

07 May 2024 · 53 minutes
How to buy the White House

Is there too much money in US politics? Why do people donate to presidential campaigns? Who are the two women... more

02 May 2024 · 44 minutes
Question Time: The worst political cliches, US voter suppression, and is the left-leaning media too 'worthy'?

Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. inadvertently help Donald Trump defeat Joe Biden? What do politicians really mean when they say... more

01 May 2024 · 35 minutes
Scotland in crisis, how to get an opposition MP to defect, and can Britain defend itself?

Who will replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister of Scotland? Will more Conservatives defect to Labour? What's the real story... more

30 Apr 2024 · 55 minutes
From White House To Courthouse: Trump On Trial

Will Donald Trump's hush money trial derail his presidential bid? What's happening on college campuses in the US? Join Katty... more

25 Apr 2024 · 45 minutes
Question Time: Should Britain nationalise its railways?

How is Modi silencing journalists in India? What is the case for imposing a voting age limit? What does the... more

24 Apr 2024 · 32 minutes
The Rwanda ruling, Trudeau in trouble, and The Rest Is Politics: US edition

What is the government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda? What will happen next after the US Congress approves... more

23 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Question Time: Liz Truss, climate change deniers, and why print media is so polarised

What actions can government take to mitigate the impact of smartphones on the mental health of children? What are the... more

17 Apr 2024 · 42 minutes
Iran, Israel, and the Middle East: Stopping the slide into all-out war

How will Israel respond to Iran’s attack? What is Joe Biden’s long-term plan for Ukraine? What has Liz Truss' new... more

16 Apr 2024 · 1 hour,
Question Time: The fight to be Donald Trump’s VP nominee

Who will Trump pick as his running mate? How much do you know about ‘Project 2025’? What’s the story behind... more

10 Apr 2024 · 34 minutes
What Britain really thinks of politics

Are the Tories in danger of being overtaken by Reform UK? Should polling instruct or inform political decisions? Who is... more

09 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
Question Time: Why New Labour introduced tuition fees, Thatcher and Blair’s canvassing secrets, and the greatest prime minister we never had

Who would have been in Rory’s cabinet if he had won the 2019 Tory leadership contest? Who is the best... more

03 Apr 2024 · 33 minutes
From peerages to Putin: the fight against corruption in politics

How can we root out corruption in politics, both at home and abroad? What’s caused the crisis in Israel around... more

02 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Question Time: ISIS-K vs Russia, radical reform of the NHS, and the fight against child poverty

What is the wider significance of the terrorist attack in Moscow? Does the NHS need reform or spending increases? And why is the... more

28 Mar 2024 · 38 minutes
Labour's struggle for economic vision and Haiti on the brink

What's happening in Haiti? Why is Keir Starmer getting dragged into culture war politics? Is Rachel Reeves' economic plan for... more

27 Mar 2024 · 57 minutes
Question Time: £91,000… Should MPs be paid more?

Why do so few people know who the Lib Dem leader is? Should the arts feature more prominently in school... more

21 Mar 2024 · 45 minutes
Putin’s sham election, Sunak under threat, and the rift between France and Germany

Who would Putin’s successor be? Could the Conservatives change leader again? Why is the Franco-German relationship deteriorating? Join Rory and Alastair... more

20 Mar 2024 · 48 minutes
Question Time: The legacy of Theresa May, abolishing National Insurance, and Sweden joins NATO

What will Theresa May be remembered for as PM? Who are the best and worst prime ministers of the post-war... more

14 Mar 2024 · 46 minutes
Biden’s aid port in Gaza, Tory defection to Reform, and a mole at the top of the IRA

Are we witnessing a Biden resurgence after his State of the Union address? Will Tory MPs follow Lee Anderson to... more

13 Mar 2024 · 49 minutes
Question Time: Google vs OpenAI, the new Portuguese populist, and why do dictators hold elections?

What happened with Google's AI chatbot 'Gemini' this week? Should incarcerated people have the right to vote? What is the... more

07 Mar 2024 · 38 minutes
George Galloway returns, 'omnishambles' budgets, and the plight of Sudan

How did George Galloway use Gaza to win in Rochdale? What is the impact of compulsory voting on Australian politics?... more

06 Mar 2024 · 54 minutes
Question Time: Liz Truss' 'deep state' comments, disability policy, and Shamima Begum

Is it fair that Shamima Begum has been declared stateless? Should Labour prioritise disability policy more? Has taxpayers money paid... more

29 Feb 2024 · 41 minutes
Islamophobia, chaos in the House of Commons, and the North Korean election

What do Lee Anderson’s inflammatory comments mean for the Tory party? Is it possible for Parliament to have a united... more

28 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Question Time: Banning phones in schools and parliament, citizens' assemblies, and American isolationism

Should mobiles be banned from schools and the House of Commons? What is Labour's grand plan for citizens' assemblies really... more

22 Feb 2024 · 35 minutes
The Killing of Alexei Navalny

What happened at the Munich Security Conference? Will Putin ever be held accountable? How will Trump fund his legal problems... more

21 Feb 2024 · 52 minutes
Sunak's by-election disaster, Reform UK gains momentum, and political crisis in Rochdale

Will the rise of Reform UK be the downfall of the Conservatives? How consequential are Labour's by-election victories? Who will... more

16 Feb 2024 · 31 minutes
Question Time: Vladimir Putin’s strategy, Labour’s selection headache, and VAT on private schools

Will Azhar Ali still stand as a Labour candidate in the Rochdale by-election? How revealing was Tucker Carlson's interview with... more

15 Feb 2024 · 45 minutes
Could the Democrats replace Joe Biden? What’s next for Imran Khan? Why are young people deserting British conservatism?

What do Trump’s Nato threats mean for Europe? Could Pakistan’s military have the final say in the election? Why are... more

14 Feb 2024 · 59 minutes
Question Time: How to cover Israel-Gaza, Labour’s £28bn green investment, and Taylor Swift vs Donald Trump

Why is Labour rolling back its pledge on green investment? What does Biden’s sanction against Israeli settlers mean in reality?... more

08 Feb 2024 · 36 minutes
King Charles, Sunak’s £1000 bet, and the future of North Korea

How was a deal finally agreed to get power sharing back in Northern Ireland? Is Rishi Sunak focusing too much... more

07 Feb 2024 · 56 minutes
Question Time: An election in May, combatting homelessness, and investigating think tanks

How are anonymous donors keeping Britain’s political parties afloat? Should the public know where think tanks get their funding from?... more

01 Feb 2024 · 43 minutes
Israel in court, attacks on American soldiers, and the problem with polling

What is the significance of the I.C.J. Ruling on Israel? How much control does Iran really have over its proxies?... more

31 Jan 2024 · 56 minutes
Question Time: Standing up to Netanyahu, why Starmer would work with Trump, and the differences between Sunni and Shia

Will the West come to terms with the idea that Netanyahu is not interested in a two state solution? Is... more

25 Jan 2024 · 40 minutes
Why Trump's return wasn't inevitable

How much do you know about the Russian propaganda forced on the population in occupied Ukraine? Where did it all... more

24 Jan 2024 · 59 minutes
Question Time: Taiwan’s new president, Macron's successor, and the difference between Tories and Conservatives

How did Ecuador’s notorious gang leader escape from prison? What does Taiwan’s new anti-Beijing president mean for the country’s future?... more

18 Jan 2024 · 41 minutes
Is the Middle East sliding into a wider regional conflict?

Should there have been a vote on the UK airstrikes in Yemen? How has the Post Office scandal moved from... more

17 Jan 2024 · 56 minutes
Question Time: What happens when privatisation goes wrong?

Is it possible to be politically active as a civil servant? How did private finance initiatives contribute to the Post... more

11 Jan 2024 · 40 minutes
History's warning to Labour, the Post Office scandal, and Bangladesh's battle for power

How should the fallout of the Post Office scandal be handled? Why do the polls always swing towards the Tories... more

10 Jan 2024 · 59 minutes
Question Time: Fighting British corruption, Japan's economic conundrum, and a Premier League team in Belfast

Should Labour create an anti-corruption department if it wins the next election? How great a threat does AI pose to... more

04 Jan 2024 · 38 minutes
How to fix the honours system, chaos in the Red Sea, and Taiwan at a crossroads

What should we make of Liz Truss's resignation honours? How does Iran use proxies to attack the US and Israel?... more

03 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
How to combat populism, debating Bill Gates, and David Cameron on the world stage (Part 2)

What stopped the Middle East from descending into regional conflict following the events of October 7th? Why did 2023 see... more

28 Dec 2023 · 48 minutes
Scotland's pivotal role, the moment everything changed, and whether to serve under Starmer (Part 1)

Would Rory serve in a Keir Starmer Labour cabinet? How important is Scotland in the next election? What was the... more

27 Dec 2023 · 49 minutes
Question Time: How dangerous is Giorgia Meloni?

Should Joe Biden choose a new running mate? Who is the real Giorgia Meloni? Which reality TV show would Rory... more

21 Dec 2023 · 37 minutes
How Labour should fight the election, taking on the British press, and Orbán's future far-right axis

Who actually is Michelle Mone? Does Starmer need to be braver in how he respond to attacks from his opponents?... more

20 Dec 2023 · 58 minutes
Question Time: Could the Tories remove Rishi Sunak?

Could Nigel Farage be the next Conservative Party leader? What is happening in Myanmar? How do Rory and Alastair deal... more

14 Dec 2023 · 33 minutes
The Israeli settler movement, Ukraine blockaded, and Putin's perpetual power

Is the West moving to a more critical place concerning the Israel-Gaza war? Can Sunak's Rwanda policy be lawfully implemented?... more

13 Dec 2023 · 59 minutes
Question Time: Why the infected blood scandal still haunts today’s politics

How uncomfortable are the left with Starmer’s praise of Margaret Thatcher? Does Sunak’s stance on legal migration undermine British universities?... more

07 Dec 2023 · 40 minutes
King Charles on the world stage, Argentina's Brexit, and the real Henry Kissinger

How did King Charles perform at COP? Is Milei more Reagan than Trump? Who was the real Henry Kissinger? Join Rory... more

06 Dec 2023 · 59 minutes
Question Time: Should Labour be bolder on Brexit?

Why do politicians avoid discussing the benefits of migration? Do broadcasters allow the agenda do be shaped by the right... more

30 Nov 2023 · 38 minutes
Why are the far-right on the rise?

Should Britain give the Elgin Marbles back to Greece? Will people be financially better off following Hunt's Autumn statement? Why... more

29 Nov 2023 · 57 minutes
Introducing... The Rest Is Entertainment

In their new podcast TV maestro and hugely successful author Richard Osman, along with The Guardian's razor-sharp columnist Marina Hyde... more

28 Nov 2023 · 10 minutes
Question Time: Is Sunak's Rwanda plan doomed to fail?

Why was Sam Altman fired from OpenAI? Would a secret ballot have saved a soft Brexit? What options are left... more

23 Nov 2023 · 34 minutes
Autumn statements, Putin's progress, and why advertisers are pulling out of X

How does inheritance tax work? How have voters reacted to the ceasefire vote? Are Putin's prospects improving in the Russia-Ukraine... more

22 Nov 2023 · 53 minutes
What makes the Tory right so powerful?

Why do the ERG and the right wing of the Tory party hold so much power over their leadership? Could... more

16 Nov 2023 · 39 minutes
What David Cameron’s return means for Israel-Gaza

What does David Cameron's appointment as Foreign Secretary mean for the UK's policy towards Israel and Palestine? What happened at... more

15 Nov 2023 · 54 minutes
Braverman sacked and Cameron returns

The emergency pod button has been pushed as David Cameron returns to politics and Suella Braverman has been sacked. TRIP Plus: Become... more

13 Nov 2023 · 52 minutes
Question Time: Should WhatsApp messages stay private?

What makes Parliament the most poisonous place to work? Should MPs listen to their SpAds? Was the Freedom of Information... more

09 Nov 2023 · 37 minutes
The King's Speech, performative cruelty, and Argentina

How have voters responded to President Biden's intervention in the Middle East? Was Sunak's summit on AI a success? Who... more

08 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Question Time: What the Covid Inquiry says about Britain

Does Britain’s relationship with the USA prevent independent decision making? What does conservatism mean to Jordan Peterson? How do you... more

02 Nov 2023 · 37 minutes
The Left and Israel

Has Keir Starmer caused lasting damage to his leadership over his stance on Israel-Gaza? What will Biden be saying behind... more

01 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Question Time: Nigel Farage’s plan to become Tory leader

Will Nigel Farage’s prophecy of becoming the next Conservative leader come true? Should we accept the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan?... more

25 Oct 2023 · 35 minutes
Global perceptions of Israel-Gaza, Labour-Lib Dem bad blood, and Chinese economic crisis

Would an Israeli ground invasion shift international perceptions of the conflict? Why is Labour unhappy with the Lib Dems? Is... more

24 Oct 2023 · 55 minutes
Question Time: Why Britain Needs Shorter Prison Sentences

How do we solve the prisons crisis in the UK? Will Johnson and Sunak face charges for their lack of... more

18 Oct 2023 · 38 minutes
Israel-Gaza: What Happens Next

What is the next stage in the war between Israel and Hamas? How important is Joe Biden's impending visit? Is... more

17 Oct 2023 · 58 minutes
Palestine, Gaza, and Israel

What's it like to live in Gaza? What are the key differences between the PLO, the PA, Fatah and Hamas?... more

17 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Israel, invasion, and the trap laid by Hamas

Does Hamas actually want Israel to invade Gaza? Is there a danger that this tragic situation will strengthen the hand... more

13 Oct 2023 · 48 minutes
Question Time: Is Suella Braverman pretending to be right-wing?

Would Keir Starmer embrace proportional representation? Is the Tory right just a group of political entrepreneurs using their hardline views... more

11 Oct 2023 · 27 minutes
Is Keir Starmer ready to be Prime Minister?

Is Labour ready for government? What's causing the SNP malaise? Did an AI deepfake video contribute to the outcome of... more

10 Oct 2023 · 53 minutes
Israel At War

How did Hamas launch one of the largest invasions on Israeli territory in recent history? What happens now? Will this... more

09 Oct 2023 · 40 minutes
Question Time: A new centrist party, mafia politics in New Jersey, and was Jesus a socialist?

How corrupt is US politics? Will we see a new centrist party in the UK? How did Tony Blair overcome... more

04 Oct 2023 · 34 minutes
Can the Tory Party be saved?

What actually happens behind the scenes at a Conservative or Labour Party Conference? What would it take to get the... more

03 Oct 2023 · 58 minutes
Question Time: The Power of Rupert Murdoch

What is Rupert Murdoch's legacy in the world of media and politics? What did Rory discuss with First Minister of... more

27 Sep 2023 · 30 minutes
Scrapping HS2, ‘Ukraine fatigue’, and 'Vive le Roi!'

Is Angela Rayner more popular than Keir Starmer? What’s going on in Poland and why is one of Ukraine's strongest... more

26 Sep 2023 · 48 minutes
Question Time: Corbyn's expulsion from Labour, Belgium's sex education crisis, and how would Blair fare as PM today?

Was Keir Starmer right to expel Jeremy Corbyn from the Labour party? Why is sex education causing protests in Belgium?... more

20 Sep 2023 · 35 minutes
The Rest Is Politics
Palestine, Gaza, and Israel
The Rest Is Politics
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What's it like to live in Gaza? What are the key differences between the PLO, the PA, Fatah and Hamas? How far... more